Evidence Act Section 90 = BSA Section 89

Presumption as to Documents Thirty Years Old

तीस वर्ष पुराने दस्तावेज़ों की उपधारणा

Presumptions as to Documents No Change in Punishment Non-Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 90 of the Indian Evidence Act (1872) dealt with presumption as to documents thirty years old. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 89. The BSA modernizes the evidence law framework while retaining the core principles.
Hindi भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (1872) की धारा 90 तीस वर्ष पुराने दस्तावेज़ों की उपधारणा से संबंधित थी। भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 89 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect Evidence Act (Old) BSA (New)
Section Number Section 90 Section 89
Title Presumption as to Documents Thirty Years Old Presumption as to Documents Thirty Years Old
Punishment N/A (Evidence Law) N/A (Evidence Law)
Cognizable No — Warrant required for arrest
Bailable Yes — Bail is a matter of right
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By N/A (Evidence Law)

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from Evidence Act 90 to BSA 89
  • BSA modernizes the evidence framework with updated terminology
  • Core evidentiary principles remain substantially the same

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BSA equivalent of Evidence Act Section 90?

Evidence Act Section 90 (Presumption as to Documents Thirty Years Old) is now BSA Section 89 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has Evidence Act Section 90 changed under BSA?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 89. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.

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